Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced the reintroduction of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) to the management framework of public schools, aimed at strengthening cooperation between parents and teachers to improve student learning outcomes.
Haruna Iddrisu, who is also the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, disclosed during a public forum on Monday, February 17, 2025.
He emphasized the importance of PTAs in fostering community involvement in schools.
“I am particularly happy to announce that PTAs will be introduced back into the management of education… to work for parents and teachers to work together to improve learning outcomes in our educational institution,” he announced.
The move is expected to provide additional support to public schools, addressing concerns such as infrastructure development, student discipline, and academic performance.
Previously, PTAs played a key role in shaping policies at the school level, but their influence had been reduced in recent years.
The government’s decision to reintroduce PTAs is geared towards creating a more collaborative and inclusive education system.
This approach seeks to foster a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure that all students receive quality education.
The implementation of this policy is expected to take place in the coming months, with schools set to formally reintegrate PTAs into their administrative structures.
